News of the new OMRON M1 Integrated Global AC Drives Solution for OEMs, system integrators and end users has been announced. These innovative inverter drives offer leading system integration capabilities, enabling harmonised machine…
Variable Frequency Drives News & Insights
Inverter Winder Control & The Essentials You Need to Know
Winder controls are the most complex of any inverter application. Yet a properly sized motor teamed with a smart inverter operating in the correct mode can deliver solid performance with lower cost of ownership….
Offline VSD Tool Simplifies Start Up & Maintenance
To make light work of their FR-E800 drives, Mitsubishi Electric has introduced an offline VSD tool that simplifies setup and maintenance. The innovative 24V DC plug-in module FR-E8DS is simple to install and allows…
VSD Energy Saving Payback Times Halved
With the doubling of electricity prices, the payback time for installing variable speed drives (VSDs) has halved. Most VSD energy saving fan and pump applications deliver payback periods of under 18 months. Recent hikes…
Driving Motors to Better Efficiency
Selecting the correct inverter or variable speed drive (VSD) for a motor application delivers both financial and environmental benefits. The latest generations of VSDs provide additional savings and performance advantages when driving motors.
Wayne Turtill,…
How the Affinity Laws deliver Energy Saving for Businesses
With the recent increases in energy prices, it is time to look again at cost effective ways to save electricity. The affinity laws point the way, and it is not an exaggeration to say…
Are problem solving VSDs the new automation platform?
Wayne Turtill of Mitsubishi Electric UK explains how the versatility of problem-solving VSDs extends far beyond controlling the speed and torque of a motor. Many problems solving VSDs, like the FRA-800,…
New G5-5 guidance for Harmonics in Power Systems
The new G5-5 recommendations on harmonic disturbance are a significant change to the previous G5-4. Importantly, this is a site standard rather than a product standard. This means system integrators and end-users must ensure…
Are you using the Correct VSD Cable for the Job?
Variable speed inverter drives (VSDs) have grown in popularity as they offer many advantages to the installer and also the user. According to the Lapp Group, in some applications, the correct VSD…
Making Energy Savings: UK Emission Goals depend on SMEs
Global climate change has meant that ‘once in a lifetime’ weather events are becoming regular occurrences. It is why more UK and international companies are committing to carbon-neutral goals and zero carbon emissions across…
Brewery Automation plays a Blinder
The perfect beer is a harmonious blend of art and science. Brewery automation helps by performing the measured and repetitive tasks while allowing brewers to focus on more creative, interesting and rewarding…
ABB Cybersecurity Guide for Inverter Drives
ABB has published an informative cybersecurity guide for understanding cyber challenges for protecting VSDs systems against unauthorised access or cyberattacks. The aim is to introduce ABB Drives cybersecurity policies and to help…
Ensuring Sustainability & Critical Engineering Decisions
It is easy to assume that ensuring sustainability is someone else’s responsibility, or that our engineering decisions are too small to affect the bigger picture. That is not the case: there are constant daily…
Importance of AI to Manufacturing clear says study
It is vital not to underestimate the importance of AI to manufacturing says a recent report by Accenture. Their study across sixteen industries indicates that amongst those benefiting most will be…